Chelsea fans are not thrilled at the prospect of the Ricketts family completing a takeover of the west London club as a record-breaking deal continues to be anticipated. The family are one of a number of parties interested in sealing a purchase following Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell.
It has been reported that they are planning on flying over to London to meet key stakeholders involved in the deal, with a major development from Raine Group - the facilitators of the sale - expected imminently. Whether their presence in the capital sees a deal edge closer to completion remains to be seen but one thing that is clear is that some Blues supporters are opposed to any move.
Following the news that the family were considering a takeover, Chelsea fans began a movement on social media opposing the bid due to a number of accusations levelled over recent years. The hashtag #NoToRicketts received plenty of traction throughout Tuesday, with the head of the Chelsea Chicago Supporters Club, Brian Wolff, following in kind with an open letter.
